We are passing on our legacy: A message from the chair of The Climate Institute, Mark WoottonStatement

Jun 23, 2017 - 7:08pm

I am pleased to announce that, following the closure of The Climate Institute on 30 June, its significant remaining funds and intellectual property will be transferred to The Australia Institute, to help carry forward The Australia Institute’s climate change-related research and advocacy.

TCI selected The Australia Institute from a short-list of strong candidates. The Australia Institute shares our commitment to relevant, robust research, innovative communication and well-targeted advocacy. Its expanded role in the climate change debate comes at a pivotal moment for policy development, economic transformation, and public expectations. The Australia Institute is planning to use this opportunity to set up a new dedicated climate and energy program. We are delighted that we can pass on our legacy to an organisation with such a strong commitment to societal and economic leadership.

We would like to thank all the supporters who contributed to our work in so many different ways over the past 12 years – our donors, our partners, our Board and Strategic Council, and our staff, past and present. We are proud of our impact and our legacy, and we know it could not have been achieved without you.

We now believe that The Australia Institute is well positioned to take this legacy forward. We hope you will stay connected with them and support their climate work into the future.